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Super Heavy Booster 12

Super Heavy Booster 12 flew with Ship 30 on Starship Flight 5 on October 13, 2024. After ascent and boostback, it became the first orbital-class rocket booster recovered by a launch tower catch and was subsequently retired.

Super Heavy Booster 12

Identity

Aliases
Booster 12B12
Name
Super Heavy Booster 12
Status
retired

Details

Description
Super Heavy Booster 12 flew with Ship 30 on Starship Flight 5 on October 13, 2024. After ascent and boostback, it became the first orbital-class rocket booster recovered by a launch tower catch and was subsequently retired.
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Creation Time
April 26, 2026 at 15:49:49 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 17:08:25 UTC

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First Flight Date
2024-10-13
Last Flight Date
2024-10-13
Serial Number
B12
Vehicle Code
B12